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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Letter Writing
Which phrase is most appropriate at the end of an official letter?
When I write a official letter to my boss, we end the letter with the phrase 'Yours faithfully'. Which phrase I should use to end a formal/official letter written by me to the manager of my bank where I am the customer?
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Hi, It used to be customary to end as follows. Dear Sir or Madam, (ie you do not know the person;s name) Yours faithfully, xxxxxx or Dear Mr. Smith, (ie you know the person's name) Yours sincerely, xxxxxxxx But customs change.
- Hi, It used to be customary to end as follows.
- Dear Sir or Madam, (ie you do not know the person;s name) Yours faithfully, xxxxxx or Dear Mr.
- Smith, (ie you know the person's name) Yours sincerely, xxxxxxxx But customs change.
- Today, I seldom get a letter with 'Yours faithfully'.
- However, note that customs may be different in the culture in which you live.
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Hi,
It used to be customary to end as follows.
Dear Sir or Madam, (ie you do not know the person;s name)
Yours faithfully,
xxxxxx
It used to be customary to end as follows.
Dear Sir or Madam, (ie you do not know the person;s name)
Yours faithfully,
xxxxxx
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